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St Thomas More Catholic School
Tyne Crescent, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK41 7UL, Bedford
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
49.1 / 100
Bottom 49%
Better than 49% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
929
Capacity
1,040
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
89%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 47.0, placing it in the top 43% nationally. While 63% of students achieve a grade 4 or above in English and Maths, there is room for improvement in higher grades, with only 46% reaching grade 5 or above. Additionally, 63% of graduates progress to university, though just 13% gain admission to top-third institutions, indicating potential for enhanced support in preparing students for competitive higher education pathways.
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Last inspected: 4 October 2023Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 47.0 | Top 43% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 63% | Bottom 43% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 46% | Top 46% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 14% | Bottom 20% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 10% | Bottom 20% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 63% | Above avg |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 13% | Average |
Based on 76 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British26.0%
Black African24.4%
White Other15.8%
Asian Indian5.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.5.1%
Asian Other2.8%
Mixed Other2.7%
Mixed W+Asian2.5%
Black Other2.0%
Asian Pakistani1.9%
Asian Bangladeshi1.7%
Mixed W+B African1.6%
Other1.3%
Black Caribbean1.3%
White Irish0.5%
Asian Chinese0.3%
Gypsy/Roma0.2%
Location
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52.16178, -0.46342 · MK41 7UL
School details
Local authorityBedford
RegionEast of England
URN139517
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.st-thomasmore.org.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is St Thomas More Catholic School rated by Ofsted?
St Thomas More Catholic School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 4 October 2023.
Is St Thomas More Catholic School a good school?
St Thomas More Catholic School scores 49.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 49% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at St Thomas More Catholic School in GCSEs?
St Thomas More Catholic School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 47.0. 63% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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